Job Description
OhioHealth seeks a Staff RN for our Medical Unit to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for adult medical patients, administering medications, monitoring complex conditions, and coordinating with physicians and support staff. RNs will educate patients and families, uphold infection control and safety standards, document accurately in the EMR, and support quality and process improvement. OhioHealth offers growth, mentoring, and ongoing education within a diverse, mission-driven system.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans for adult medical patients
- Administer medications and treatments safely, including IV therapy, and monitor for effectiveness and adverse effects
- Continuously monitor patient status, interpret clinical data, and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to coordinate and optimize patient care
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, discharge plans, and self-care strategies
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Uphold infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards in all aspects of care
- Support orientation of new staff and students and participate in ongoing professional development
- Contribute to unit-based quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
- Advocate for patient needs while demonstrating compassion, cultural sensitivity, and respect
Required Skills
- Acute care nursing
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy and venipuncture
- Telemetry monitoring
- Care planning and coordination
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Wound care
- Patient and family education
- Infection prevention and control
